John L. Townsend, III

Background

III, John L. Townsend, was born on August 9, 1955 in Lumberton, North Carolina, United States. Son of John L. Junior and Beverley C. Townsend.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and American History, University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1977. Master of Business Administration, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University North Carolina, 1982.

Career

Manager Townsend Farms, Lumberton, 1977—1980. Vice president Donaldson Lufkin Jenrette, 1982—1987. Various positions Goldman Sachs & Company, 1987—2002, general partner, 1992—1999, managing director, 1999—2002.

Senior advisor Stone Point Capital LLC. Managing partner, chief operating officer Tiger Management, LLC, since 2010. Board directors Belk, Inc., since 2005, International Paper Company, since 2006, Castle Point Capital Management, LLC., since 2006.

Member executive committee University North Carolina Investment Fund.

Achievements

• John L. Townsend, III has been listed as a noteworthy private investor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board trustees United States Ski & Snowboard Team Foundation, Grand Teton National Park Foundation, University North Carolina. Chairman board directors Episcopal High School.

Interests

• Running, golf, mountain climbing.

Connections

Married Marree Shore, June 23, 1977. Children: Merritt Moore, Louise Rice.

Father:

John L. Junior

Mother:

Beverley C. Townsend

Spouse:

Marree Shore

child:

Louise Rice III

child:

Merritt Moore III